Martin Schierer

When and how did you join Rädlinger Primus Line? What made you decide to join the company back then – and what keeps you here to this day?

I initially completed an apprenticeship as a plant technician specializing in utilities engineering with what was then the group of companies. When the plant engineering division was closed down, I switched to mechanical engineering and worked on the flame-cutting system there. 

Then I was offered the chance to move to the Primus Line^® development project. And I have been with Rädlinger Primus Line ever since. I enjoy the varied work, interacting with people, the technology, the constant changes and, above all, my team.

Which moments or projects do you particularly enjoy looking back on?

The decision to build the production plant in Weiding. Before that, we could only produce a maximum of 65,600 feet per year.

In your view, what has changed the most – in technical, organizational and/or on a personal level?

There are lots of people who have been with the company for ten, fifteen or twenty years. Their approach to and expectations of their day-to-day work have evolved in line with external demands. We have definitely become more professional.

Which developments in your field were real milestones for you?

The construction of the new production facility in Weiding and the logistics center in Chammünster. The next milestone will be larger liner diameters, such as 24-inch.

Which skills or values from your early days are still important today, and why?

Planning is important, but a good dose of flexibility is also necessary to be able to react to current situations, for example if a colleague is unexpectedly absent.

You are now an expert in your field. What does experience mean to you in your day-to-day work?

For me, experience means, above all, discussion. That might sound strange. But behind it lies an intensive exchange with, and detailed explanations to, colleagues who do not yet have as much experience.

When you think about the future development of the company and/or the product, what are you particularly looking forward to?

A new production line that will enable us to manufacture larger diameters, such as 32-inch.